Matt Wilson Elementary School

Summary:

Matt Wilson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Tifton, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 414 students. The school is part of the Tift County School District, which is ranked 106 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a lower-ranked school district, Matt Wilson Elementary School has consistently outperformed the Tift County and Georgia state averages in several Milestones Assessment subjects over the past few years. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13 to 13.9 students per teacher, and a higher per-student spending of $11,102 compared to nearby schools. This suggests a focus on providing additional resources and support to the students, which may be contributing to the school's relatively strong academic performance.

However, the school faces some challenges, as it has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. When compared to other schools in the Tift County district, such as Len Lastinger Elementary School and G.O. Bailey Elementary School, which also have strong academic performance, Matt Wilson Elementary School stands out as a strong-performing school within the district, despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 510 17th St W
       Tifton, GA  31794


(229) 387-2440

District: Tift County

SchoolDigger Rank:
586th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Matt Wilson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Eighth Street Middle School
High:    Tift County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  414

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.1%
White:
29.7%
Hispanic:
17.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Matt Wilson Elementary School ranks better than 53% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.86. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Matt Wilson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Tift County:

SchoolDigger ranks Tift County 106th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Matt Wilson Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 36.55 794th 1101 27.9%
2007 40.32 764th 1125 32.1%
2008 37.77 787th 1134 30.6%
2009 46.38 696th 1133 38.6%
2010 53.65 646th 1183 45.4%
2011 48.98 731st 1212 39.7%
2012 56.23 640th 1201 46.7%
2013 53.87 686th 1225 44.0%
2014 44.42 826th 1231 32.9%
2015 42.25 680th 1240 45.2%
2016 34.35 808th 1233 34.5%
2017 42.67 662nd 1205 45.1%
2018 38.33 730th 1209 39.6%
2019 38.49 738th 1234 40.2%
2021 45.86 608th 1214 49.9%
2022 38.49 721st 1244 42.0%
2023 38.01 722nd 1242 41.9%
2024 47.86 586th 1248 53.0%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Matt Wilson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 732 732
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 837 837
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 795 795
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 820 820
1994 382 301 4 12 2 n/a n/a 0 701
1995 332 263 5 25 2 n/a n/a 0 627
1996 332 263 5 25 2 n/a n/a 0 627
1997 333 265 7 20 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1998 290 265 3 31 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1999 287 272 4 24 1 n/a n/a 0 588
2000 303 294 4 29 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2001 300 292 4 28 1 n/a n/a 0 625
2002 290 261 6 34 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2003 290 261 6 34 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2004 283 232 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2005 261 219 4 23 0 n/a n/a 15 522
2006 247 225 4 21 0 n/a n/a 14 511
2007 273 216 5 30 0 n/a n/a 14 538
2008 285 213 3 30 0 n/a n/a 15 546
2009 284 184 4 39 1 n/a n/a 14 526
2010 313 174 4 35 0 0 12 0 538
2011 271 207 5 46 0 0 10 0 539
2012 244 197 9 59 0 0 13 0 522
2013 240 177 10 66 0 0 10 0 503
2014 236 171 4 60 1 0 8 0 480
2015 255 177 4 51 1 0 4 0 492
2016 227 212 6 58 1 0 5 0 509
2017 228 209 7 49 2 0 9 0 504
2018 226 214 3 58 1 0 13 0 515
2019 140 176 3 54 0 0 9 0 382
2020 155 183 4 63 0 0 13 0 418
2021 136 173 6 61 0 0 15 0 391
2022 136 157 5 67 0 0 14 0 379
2023 123 195 6 74 0 0 16 0 414

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Matt Wilson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 732 41.0 17.8 44.1
1991 837 46.0 18.1 n/a
1992 795 45.5 17.4 47
1993 820 45.0 18.2 51.1
1994 701 45.0 15.6 45.6
1995 627 43.4 14.4 43.7
1996 627 43.4 14.4 43.7
1997 625 41.5 15.1 50.4
1998 589 42.3 13.9 56
1999 588 37.1 15.8 55.1
2000 631 35.8 17.6 56.9
2001 625 34.8 18.0 62.1
2002 591 34.8 17.0 55.8
2003 591 34.8 17.0 55.8
2004 542 34.8 15.6 58.3
2005 522 33.3 15.7 62.1
2006 511 31.4 16.3 62.6
2007 538 32.6 16.5 62.6
2008 546 33.6 16.3 60.6
2009 526 34.1 15.4 64.8
2010 538 34.1 15.7 63
2011 539 32.9 16.3 65.1
2012 522 32.3 16.1 65.1
2013 503 34.8 14.4 66.2
2014 480 32.8 14.6 94.8
2015 492 32.0 15.3 94.7
2016 509 32.0 15.9 94.7
2017 504 32.0 15.7 94.8
2018 515 32.0 16.0 96.5
2019 382 29.3 13.0 96.3
2020 418 28.0 14.9 100
2021 391 28.0 13.9 37.1
2022 379 29.0 13.0 n/a
2023 414 31.0 13.3 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Matt Wilson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 732 41.0 17.8 44.1
1991 837 46.0 18.1 n/a
1992 795 45.5 17.4 47
1993 820 45.0 18.2 51.1
1994 701 45.0 15.6 45.6
1995 627 43.4 14.4 43.7
1996 627 43.4 14.4 43.7
1997 625 41.5 15.1 50.4
1998 589 42.3 13.9 56
1999 588 37.1 15.8 55.1
2000 631 35.8 17.6 56.9
2001 625 34.8 18.0 62.1
2002 591 34.8 17.0 55.8
2003 591 34.8 17.0 55.8
2004 542 34.8 15.6 58.3
2005 522 33.3 15.7 62.1
2006 511 31.4 16.3 62.6
2007 538 32.6 16.5 62.6
2008 546 33.6 16.3 60.6
2009 526 34.1 15.4 64.8
2010 538 34.1 15.7 63
2011 539 32.9 16.3 65.1
2012 522 32.3 16.1 65.1
2013 503 34.8 14.4 66.2
2014 480 32.8 14.6 94.8
2015 492 32.0 15.3 94.7
2016 509 32.0 15.9 94.7
2017 504 32.0 15.7 94.8
2018 515 32.0 16.0 96.5
2019 382 29.3 13.0 96.3
2020 418 28.0 14.9 100
2021 391 28.0 13.9 37.1
2022 379 29.0 13.0 n/a
2023 414 31.0 13.3 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Matt Wilson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,197 (13.0%) $8,012 (87.0%) $9,209
2018 $1,134 (11.8%) $8,452 (88.2%) $9,586
2019 $1,036 (9.3%) $10,065 (90.7%) $11,102

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Matt Wilson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 738th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 722nd of 1242 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Matt Wilson Elementary School)3740.7
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tift County)41.832.6
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Matt Wilson Elementary School)57.540.7
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tift County)62.844.7
 18.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Matt Wilson Elementary School)33.824.2
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tift County)38.529.6
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Matt Wilson Elementary School)49.237.1
 12.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tift County)46.941.7
 5.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Matt Wilson Elementary School)29.436.2
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tift County)37.831.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Matt Wilson Elementary School)30.920.7
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tift County)3532.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Matt Wilson Elementary School)22.122.4
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Tift County)34.330.7
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students382414
 8.4%
African American176195
 10.8%
American Indian00
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic5474
 37%
Pacific Islander00
White140123
 12.1%
Two or More Races916
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.3%100%
 3.7%


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Matt Wilson Elementary School ranks 586th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 414 students attended Matt Wilson Elementary School.

Students who attend Matt Wilson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eighth Street Middle School
High : Tift County High School

Students at Matt Wilson Elementary School are 47% African American, 30% White, 18% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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